Vol. 5, Issue 5
143d SUSTAINMENT COMMAND (EXPEDITIONARY)
May 2011
ESC today Murder of U.S. Nationals Outside the United States; Conspiracy to Murder U.S. Nationals Outside the United States; Attack on a Federal Facility Resulting in Death
USAMA BIN LADEN
Aliases: Usama Bin Muhammad Bin Ladin, Shaykh Usama Bin Ladin, The Prince, The Emir, Abu Abdallah, Mujahid Shaykh, Hajj, The Director
DESCRIPTION
Date(s) of Birth Used: Place of Birth: Height: Weight: Build:
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Hair: Eyes: Complexion: Sex: Nationality: Language:
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Brown Brown Olive Male Saudi Arabian Arabic (probably Pashtu)
CAUTION
Usama Bin Laden is wanted in connection with the August 7, 1998, bombings of the United States Embassies in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and Nairobi, Kenya. These attacks killed over 200 people. In addition, Bin Laden is a suspect in other terrorist attacks throughout the world.
REWARD
The Rewards For Justice Program, United States Department of State, is offering a reward of up to $25 million for information leading directly to the apprehension or conviction of Usama Bin Laden. An additional $2 million is being offered through a program developed and funded by the Airline Pilots Association and the Air Transport Association.
SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS If you have any information concerning this person, please contact your local FBI office or the nearest American Embassy or Consulate.
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Command Executive Officer 143d ESC Mr. Fred Guzman Command Sergeant Major 143d ESC Command Sgt. Maj. James Weaver
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Public Affairs Officer/Editor 143d ESC Maj. John Adams
Inside This Issue >>
contributors:
Messages from the top.........................................................3 A message from your new chaplain........................................4 Osama bin Laden dead.........................................................5 824th wins Philip A. Connelly competition.............................6 143d hosts MOB workshop..................................................8 207th prepares for AT.............................................................9 Girls are the future of Afghanistan........................................10 NASA holds education summit for military families.............11 Soldier on the Street.............................................................12 Military kids at Shades of Green resort.................................13 Around the ESC..............................................................14
Lt. Col. Brian Ray 143d ESC Chaplain Maj. John Adams 143d ESC PAO 1st Sgt. Tyrone Walker 210th MPAD Staff Sgt. Christine K. Rogers 207th RSG UPAR Sgt. Luis Delgadillo 204th PAD Sgt. Elisebet Freeburg 143d ESC Sgt. Ian Morales 143d ESC Sgt. Ginifer Spada 210th MPAD/143d ESC Spc. Alicia Hall 207th RSG
ESC Today is the monthly command information
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members of the Department of Defense, according
written, edited, and published by the public affairs
to provisions in Army Regulation 360-1. The opin-
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serve Dr., Orlando, Fla. 32827. Submit comments
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Spc. Mindy Thrash 365th CSSB UPAR Jill Garamone American Forces Press Service layout & design: Sgt. Elisebet Freeburg 143d ESC
The Command Post We have all read the headlines. The U.S. military has
tum in a sea of additional tasks will challenge all of us
met a major objective in combating terror. As good as it
in the months ahead. Focus on preparing our Soldiers to
is that we have met this objective, the near term implica-
care for themselves, their families, their careers, and the
tions are significant. We must not become complacent.
mission at hand. In addition, empower junior leaders so
We must remain ever vigilant because there are people
they will be able to lead absent guidance and ensure they
out there, more now than before, that want to make a
have the tools required for success. The 143d ESC’s
statement by harming a U.S. military unit or individual.
training practices and processes generate ready Soldiers
Remain wary and report anything out of the ordinary to
and Families while ensuring careers are managed suc-
your Command. We must also continue to work toward
cessfully.
excellent readiness to ensure that our Nation is prepared.
As we continue to work to meet the CAR’s guidance
Providing ready Soldiers and units is our business.
to train and maintain an operational force we must never
Do not be confused by tasks, mainly administrative and
lose sight that our force is made up of individuals. These
bureaucratic, that seem cumbersome at times. They are
individuals have families and employers that expect
important, but you cannot allow them to block precious
much from them. The 143d ESC will continue giving
time needed to train and meet our readiness goals. To
them the necessary capabilities to succeed and win when
meet both administrative and training requirements you
at home and when deployed. Operationalizing the Army
must separate them so that doing one does not mean not
Reserve will continue to require extensive commitment
doing the other. Focus on fixing the admin. issues when
and time from our leaders and Soldiers alike. To do so
there is down time or when you cannot do training. It
we must all remain committed to coaching, teaching,
is very easy to get bogged down with administrative re-
and mentoring the future of the Army Reserve.
Col. Mark W. Palzer Commander 143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) assessments and communicate them to your troops. Re-
quirements and lose sight of our Soldiers and families.
Last but far from least in my concerns this month is
mind your Soldiers and your friends to be safe. Summer
It is up to each and every one of us in the 143d ESC to
Safety. In recent weeks we have lost Soldiers due to
is almost here and we cannot afford to become lax in
remain focused on preparing our Soldiers and units to
senseless and avoidable accidents that involved alcohol,
our safety awareness. The 143d ESC will and must do
deploy whenever and wherever they are needed. It is
weapons, and water. We cannot afford to lose sight of
everything in its power to stop these accidents from oc-
our duty.
the most obvious Safety practices. Do not play with
curring in order to remain the best organization in the
We are the premier force provider of America’s Cit-
weapons and never use them while drinking. Always
Army Reserve!
izen-Soldiers who execute planned and emerging mis-
treat a weapon as if it is loaded. Swim in safe areas
Sustaining Victory!
sions on a global scale. Maintaining forward momen-
without excessive currents and with life guards. Do risk
Army Strong!
The Bottom Line This spring has brought us severe weather, leaving
sources to help the public prepare for potential natu-
disaster in its wake. Indeed, tragedy has struck within
ral disasters. The Ready Army website http://www.
our own command. Reportedly, at least 305 tornadoes
acsim.army.mil/readyarmy/ is an excellent resource
passed through the U.S. in a span of three days last
for Soldiers to utilize when preparing for extreme
month, leaving millions of residents without power,
weather and other potentially disastrous events, in-
catastrophic destruction, and a climbing death toll. A
cluding wildfires and epidemics. Start at home. Make
year ago, troops within our command in Tennessee
a plan with your family and rehearse it, so everyone
faced massive flooding and displayed commendable
understands their responsibilities. Do the same thing
heroism in rescuing hundreds of people from the ris-
within your unit.
ing waters. Areas of Tennessee are again threatened
Encourage Soldiers under your leadership to de-
by flooding this year. Hurricane season for those here
velop their own emergency plans at home. Prepare an
in Florida and other southern states begins June 1.
emergency kit. The Ready Army site includes check-
Although it may be impossible to prevent these
lists and suggestions for preparing a kit. Soldiers, you
natural disasters, you can take steps to protect your-
wouldn’t go to war without the proper gear. Don’t
self, your family and your troops. Many government
leave your family or subordinates defenseless.
agencies, like FEMA and the CDC, offer free re-
Sustaining Victory!
Command Sgt. Maj. James Weaver Command Sergeant Major 143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary)
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Greetings
from your new
143d
Dear Soldiers and families of the 143d ESC,
be the anchor for all decisions we make.
It is truly an honor to have been selected as
Regardless of circumstance, this anchor will
the new command chaplain for this outstand-
always serve us well in our decisions in uni-
ing organization. The opportunity to serve
form, as well as the decisions we make in our
USAR Soldiers and their families is a noble
civilian job and personal life. The anchor to
calling, a calling that the chaplains throughout
which I’m referring is the seven Army Values.
this command and I hold dear to our hearts. We are fortunate to have twenty chaplains and eleven chaplain candidates assigned through-
Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage We’ve each heard of these seven values
out the 143d. This puts us in great shape
from the time we first had the privilege of
compared to many units of similar size. We,
wearing the uniform. But hearing the Army
your unit ministry teams, are here for YOU!
Values is much, much different than actu-
We are here for your LOVED ONES! We
ally living them. The Army Values must be
pray for you and your families each and every
part of who we are. They must permeate our
day.
thoughts and actions. They should be as im-
I am new to the Army Reserve, having
portant to us as the air we breathe. We must
served most of my 20 years in the Florida Na-
demand that our fellow Soldiers embrace the
tional Guard. During my first fourteen years,
Army Values as their anchor in making deci-
I served in infantry and signal assignments as
sions.
a platoon leader, company executive officer,
chaplain
An “anchor” serves to hold something in
Lt. Col. Brian Ray Command Chaplain 143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary)
S1, S4, OCS TAC officer, and company com-
place, especially in the face of storms and
mander. For the past six years I have served
adversity. Each day, you and I are faced
as a chaplain. My most recent federal activa-
with a wide array of decisions, some of them
years. You and I are the guardians of their
tion took place in 2007-2008 in Iraq. In my
personal, some of them professional. But it
legacy. We owe those Soldiers who have
civilian capacity I serve as an associate dean
is clear that in today’s society there is a wide
gone before us, as well as our fellow citizens,
at the University of Florida College of Busi-
range of opinions on how we should live our
our best. You and I took an oath…raising our
ness, where I also serve as a lecturer of ethics
lives and treat our fellow man. My recom-
right hand….pledging to do just that. If your
and leadership. My wife Shannon and I have
mendation to you is to consider each of the
course of action can stand firm under the scru-
two children, Ashley, 9, and David, 7.
seven Army Values the next time you have an
tiny of the seven Army Values, I assure you it
important decision to make. Consider each
is a decision that will pay significant divi-
of them as a prism or filter through which you
dends in your personal and professional life.
For my first message to you, I wanted to say a few words about what I believe should
can evaluate your possible course of action.
Let me say once again how honored I am to
If you feel uneasy about your proposed course
serve you and your families. Serving Soldiers
of action when holding it up against any of
and those whom they love is a sacred trust.
the seven Army Values, pause and consider
My chaplains and I promise you our best ef-
how you might alter it. I encourage you to
forts and thank you and your families for your
alter it in such a way that your decision will
service to our great nation.
bring honor upon yourself, those whom you love, and those patriotic men and women who have worn our uniform during the past 236
Sustaining Victory! Army Strong! “Pro Deo et Patria…..For God and Country!”
Chaplain Ray’s Monthly Words of Motivation: May ‘11
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Obama declares ‘Justice has been done’ Pakistan,” Obama said. “Meanwhile, al-Qaida
he was hiding,” the president said. “Indeed,
American Forces Press Service
continued to operate from along that border and
bin Laden had declared war against Pakistan as
WASHINGTON, May 2, 2011 – “Justice has
operate through its affiliates across the world.”
well and ordered attacks against the Pakistani
been done,” said President Barack Obama in
Shortly after taking office in 2009, Obama
By jill garamone
people.”
announcing the death of Osama bin Laden in a
ordered CIA Director Leon E. Panetta to make
U.S. military operation in Pakistan.
the killing or capture of bin Laden the top prior-
Asif Ali Zardari and that his team had spoken
ity of the U.S. war against al-Qaida.
with their Pakistani counterparts. All agreed, he
An American counterintelligence and counterterrorism team killed bin Laden yesterday
“Then last August, after years of painstak-
Obama said he spoke with Pakistani President
added, that this is a good and historic day for
during a firefight near Islamabad, the president
ing work by our intelligence community, I
both nations. “Going forward, it is essential that
said during a short statement from the White
was briefed on a possible lead to bin Laden,”
Pakistan continue to join us in the fight against
House late last night.
Obama said. “It was far from certain, and it
al-Qaida and its affiliates,” he said.
“Tonight I can report to the American people and to the world that the United States has
took many months to run this thread to ground.” Obama met with the national security team as
“The American people did not choose this fight,” the president said. “It came to our shores
conducted an operation that killed Osama bin
more information came in. The al-Qaida leader
and started with the senseless slaughter of
Laden, the leader of al-Qaida, and a terrorist
was hiding in a compound inside Pakistan, the
our citizens. After nearly 10 years of service,
who is responsible for the murder of thousands
president said, and last week he ordered the
struggle and sacrifice, we know well the costs
of innocent men, women and children,” the
strike.
of war. These efforts weigh on me every time I,
president said. The attack ends a manhunt of almost 10
“Today, at my direction, the United States
as commander in chief, have to sign a letter to a
launched a targeted operation against that com-
family that has lost a loved one, or look into the
years. Bin Laden and his henchmen planned
pound in Abbottabad, Pakistan,” he said. “A
eyes of a service member who’s been gravely
and executed the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, that
small team of Americans carried out the opera-
wounded.”
killed 3,000 innocent Americans in New York,
tion with extraordinary courage and capability.
Washington and Pennsylvania.
No Americans were harmed. They took care to
ened, Obama said. “We will be relentless in
avoid civilian casualties. After a firefight, they
defense of our citizens and our friends and al-
and counterterrorism professionals who have
killed Osama bin Laden and took custody of his
lies,” he said. “We will be true to the values that
worked tirelessly to achieve this outcome.”
body.”
make us who we are.”
Obama thanked “the countless intelligence
“We give thanks for the men who carried
While his death marks the most significant
But Americans will not tolerate being threat-
Obama spoke to those who lost loved ones
out this operation, for they exemplify the
achievement to date in America’s effort to
on 9/11, telling them that the country has never
professionalism, patriotism and unparalleled
defeat al-Qaida, it does not mean the end of
wavered in its determination to bring bin laden
courage of those who serve our country,” he
U.S. efforts.
to justice.
said. “They’re a part of the generation that has
“There’s no doubt that al-Qaida will continue
“Tonight, let us think back to the sense of
borne the heaviest share of the burden since that
to pursue attacks against us,” the president said.
unity that prevailed on 9/11. I know that it
September day.”
“We must and we will remain vigilant at home
has, at times, frayed,” he said. “Yet today’s
and abroad.”
achievement is a testament to the greatness
He said Americans also were united to protect the nation and to bring those who committed the attack to justice. “Over the last 10 years, thanks to the tireless and heroic work of our military and our coun-
The president stressed again that the United States is not and never will be at war with Islam.
of our country and the determination of the American people.” The war is not over, he said, “but tonight we
“I’ve made clear, just as President Bush did
are once again reminded that America can do
terterrorism professionals, we’ve made great
shortly after 9/11, that our war is not against
whatever we set our mind to. That is the story
strides in that effort,” the president said. “We’ve
Islam, because bin Laden was not a Muslim
of our history, whether it’s the pursuit of pros-
disrupted terrorist attacks and strengthened our
leader. He was a mass murderer of Muslims,”
perity for our people, or the struggle for equal-
homeland defense.”
Obama said. “Indeed, al-Qaida has slaughtered
ity for all our citizens, our commitment to stand
Soon after 9/11, American forces removed the
scores of Muslims in many countries, including
up for our values abroad, and our sacrifices to
Taliban government that had given bin Laden
our own. So his demise should be welcomed by
make the world a safer place.
and al-Qaida safe haven and support. Around
all who believe in peace and human dignity.”
the globe, U.S. personnel worked with allies to
“Let us remember that we can do these things
Obama thanked Pakistan for its help in the
not just because of wealth or power,” he said,
capture or kill scores of al-Qaida terrorists.
operation. “It’s important to note our counter-
“but because of who we are: one nation, under
“Yet, Osama bin Laden avoided capture
terrorism cooperation with Pakistan helped to
God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for
and escaped across the Afghan border into
lead us to bin Laden and the compound where
all.”
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By sgt. elisebet freeburg
“This journey has been a fantas-
143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary)
tic one,” said Col. Gwen Bingham,
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.— Soldiers
commandant, Quartermaster
of the 824th Quartermaster Com-
School, during the ceremony. “The
pany (Heavy Airdrop Systems),
warriors you see standing before
362nd Quartermaster Battalion
you are the hallmark of what it is
out of Fort Bragg, N.C., were
all about in our military.”
recognized for their first place
As part of the Army Reserve’s
triumph in the U.S. Army Reserve
food service program regulation
field kitchen category of
AR 30-
22, the Philip
the 43rd annual Philip
A. Connelly
A. Connelly awards
awards pro-
program during an evening awards ceremony April 2 at the Schaumburg Convention Center in metropolitan Chicago. Ten units from the Army, Reserve and National Guard were acknowledged for their excellence in food service, including the runner-up in the Reserve field kitchen category, the 1011th Quartermaster Company, 329th
Photo by Sgt. Elisebet Freeburg
143d ESC
Soldiers of the 824th Quartermaster Company (Heavy Airdrop Systems), 362nd Quartermaster Battalion, 143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), pose with evaluators Nov. 20, 2010, at Fort Bragg, N.C., after competing in the final level of the Army Reserve field kitchen category of the Philip A. Connelly awards program. One of only four units to reach the Department of Army level, the 824th QM Company would win first place.
gram’s objective is to promote and improve Army food service through aware-
ing their superb performance in
competition, to get this far,” said
the competition.
Spc. Andrew T. Russell, a food
“[The competition] was really
service specialist and representa-
ness with incentives,
strenuous for the unit and every-
tive for the 1011th QM Co., and a
competition and media
one out there,” said Pfc. Leila
Bartowsville, Okla., native. “It’s
Groom, a food service specialist
not an easy competition.”
attention. During the
and representative for the 824th
awards presentation, the five winning units were
See Gold, pg. 7
QM Co., and a Trenton, N.C., native, while recalling their months of practice.
Combat Sustainment Support Bat-
presented with trophy cups and the
“It definitely took teamwork.
talion from Independence, Kan.
runners-up with plaques, recogniz-
I’m very proud that we came together.” Numerous awards were presented earlier in the day to the winners and runners-up of the five competition categories: large garrison, small garrison, Army field kitchen, Reserve field kitchen and Guard field kitchen. Dignitaries from across the Army who were unable to attend sent certificates and challenge coins to be presented. A super-bowl style Connelly ring was presented to the winning
Photo by Sgt. Elisebet Freeburg
143d ESC
Representatives from the 824th QM Company, Sgt. 1st Class Steve Simon, senior food operations sergeant and a native of Springlake, N.C.; Pfc. Leila Groom, a food service specialist and a native of Trenton, N.C.; Capt. Damon Robinson, commander; and 1st Sgt. Kenneth Wioskowski, first sergeant and a native of Raleigh, N.C., display letters of congratulations and a plaque presented to the unit April 2 for their superb performance in the Philip A. Connelly awards program. The 824th QM Company also received other awards, including the winning silver cup. 6
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dining facility managers. Reserve individuals were presented with letters of congratulations from Lt. Gen. Jack C. Stultz, commanding general, United States Army Reserve. “It’s very inspiring to be in this
Photo by Sgt. Elisebet Freeburg
143d ESC
While preparing lasagna, Pfc. Leila Groom, a food service specialist for the 824th Quartermaster Company (Heavy Airdrop Systems), 362nd Quartermaster Battalion, 143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), and a Trenton, N.C., native, adds canned diced tomatoes to browned ground beef Nov. 20, at Fort Bragg, N.C., during the final level of the Reserve field kitchen category of the Philip A. Connelly awards program, field kitchen category.
Gold, cont.>>
professional organization dedicated
twenty representatives from each
to raising food service industry
unit, selected for their superb excel-
Winner - 126th Transportation Co.,
at the end of the International Food
standards, IFSEA co-sponsors the
lence, attended a cooking seminar
330th Transportation Bn., Fort
Service Executive Association’s an-
program with the Department of
at the nearby Robert Morris Uni-
Bragg, N.C.
nual trade show and conference. A
Army. From March 23 to March 29,
versity’s Institute of Culinary Arts.
• Active Army Field Kitchen
The Army program and awards
Runner-up - 55th Military Police
The awards ceremony was held
• Active Army Field Kitchen
ceremony was held in conjunction
Co., 94th Military Police Bn.,
with the Navy and Military Sealift
Camp Stanley, Korea
Command programs.
• U.S. Army Reserve Winner -
The awardees were as follows:
824th QM Co., 362nd QM Bn.,
• Small Garrison Winner - Camp
Fort Bragg, N.C.
Zama Dining Facility, U.S. Army Garrison, Camp Zama, Japan • Small Garrison Runner-up Pegasus Inn Dining Facility, 82nd
• U.S. Army Reserve Runner-up - 1011th QM Co., 329th Combat Sustainment Support Bn., Independence, Kan.
Combat Aviation Brigade, 82nd
• U.S. Army National Guard Win-
Airborne Division, Fort Bragg,
ner - Support Co., 216th Engineer
N.C.
Bn., Cincinnati, Ohio
• Large Garrison Winner - Free-
Photo by Sgt. Elisebet Freeburg
143d ESC
Col. Mark W. Palzer, commander, 143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), congratulates troops of the 824th Quartermaster Company, 362nd Quartermaster Battalion, for winning first place in the Army Reserve field kitchen category of the Philip A. Connelly awards program April 2 at a ceremony in Schaumburg, Ill.
• U.S. Army National Guard
dom Inn Dining Facility, U.S. Army
Runner-up - Forward Support Co.,
Garrison, Fort Meade, Md.
130th Engineer Bn., Vega Baja,
• Large Garrison Runner-up -
Puerto Rico
Patton’s Own Dining Facility, Area
For photos of the 824th QM food ser-
Support Group-Qatar, Camp As-
vice team in action, visit My143dESC:
Sayliyah, Qatar
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143d hosts mobilization workshop for deploying Soldiers By sgt. elisebet freeburg 143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary)
ORLANDO, Fla.—With the U.S.
Detachment from Baton Rouge, La. It’s as if the 143d mobilization
The NOS+60 is a yearly
Due to operational require-
event. When units are about a
ments, some units receive short
year away from their upcoming
deployment notice, and miss the
involved in overseas contingency
section is not just our higher
deployment, they attend the JAC,
annual NOS+60. For these “late
operations for nearly a decade,
headquarters, but instead they’re
offered quarterly.
sourcing” components, attend-
the Army Reserve has trans-
family trying to help us, she said.
According to Kelley, the three
Sgt. Hector Galindez, a human
basic things to determine during
workshops like this one are vital.
formed from a strategic to an op-
ing the JAC and mobilization
erational force. Currently, thou-
resources noncommissioned
the process are what the unit
They also send unit representa-
sands of reservists are deployed
officer of the 993 Transporta-
needs, what the unit currently
tives to attend a special briefing,
to Iraq, Kuwait or Afghanistan,
tion Company (PLS) from
has and what is the discrepancy
often the day prior to the JAC.
and many have deployed mul-
Palatka, Fla., also attended. At
between the two.
tiple times. Once notified of their
the workshop Galindez learned
For example, the 143d de-
mobilization status, units within
about courses that will help with
termines what training needs
the 143d Sustainment Command
the mobilization process, and he
to be completed to prepare
(Expeditionary) move through
plans to take two of them when
the individuals within the
special processes called Notifica-
he returns to his unit.
deploying unit. The unit may
tion of Sourcing +60 and Joint Assessment Conference.
“I learned a lot of stuff,” Galindez said. “[There are] a lot of
As part of the NOS+60, the
paperwork and tracking websites
need additional equipment or personnel. They decide both what
143d ESC held a mobilization
that are in place for us to use
training needs to occur before
workshop April 15 to 16 here
during the MOB [mobilization].
troops arrive at the mobiliza-
in Orlando, Fla., for selected
I wasn’t familiar with the names
tion site and what training
staff from about 20 deploying
and where they come from.”
events should be conducted at
units and their higher
the site, just shortly
headquarters, repre-
prior to deployment.
sented by personnel
First Army is the
from six battalions and
command responsible
four regional support
for training, validat-
groups.
ing and deploying
The workshop
Reserve components.
kicked off on the eve-
Together, the 143d
Photo by Sgt. Elisebet Freeburg
143d ESC
Lt. Col. Milo E. Kelley, the 143d ESC mobilization operations chief and a Manhattan, Kan., native, briefs workshop attendees April 14 in Orlando, Fla., on what to expect during their training.
ning of April 14 with
ESC, the deploying
an informal social
unit, the U.S. Army
followed by a briefing
Reserve and First
mobilization process looks like
from Lt. Col. Milo E.
Army decide and agree
sit down with these units and
upon a training plan.
walk them through the process,
Then, the train-up and
said Kelley.
Kelley, the 143d ESC mobilization operations chief and a Man-
Photo by Sgt. Elisebet Freeburg
143d ESC
Soldiers from deploying units within the 143d ESC are briefed April 15 during a mobilization workshop hosted by the 143d’s mobilization operations section in Orlando, Fla.
hattan, Kan., native. Several Soldiers expressed
preparation begins. To prepare for
The 143d mobilization opera-
The people who know what the
The Chief of the Army Reserve, Lt. Gen. Jack Stultz, has
deployment, some units will
stated on more than one occasion
gratitude over the bountiful
tions section begins the process
participate in complex training
that the Reserve will remain an
information they received.
when U.S. Army Forces Com-
exercises like the Silver Scimitar,
operational force, even as the
“You get to meet the people
mand (FORSCOM) notifies the
a multi-echelon human resources
war draws down.
you talk to on the phone. You
143d ESC of missions they are
deployment exercise, or Warrior
meet them face to face,” said
required to fill.
78, an annual event that trains
tion operations sections like
Capt. Kim Knight, commander
“We notify the unit, and 60
Because of this, mobiliza-
about 3,500 troops of different
the 143d’s will remain of vital
and unit administrator of the
days after that we have the
specialties in a simulated deploy-
importance in preparing compo-
540th Transportation Company
NOS+60,” said Kelley.
ment environment.
nents for deployment.
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207th prepares, conducts Base-X expedition Shelter training By staff sgt. Christine K. Rogers 207th Regional Support Group Unit Public Affairs Representative
then moved outside to learn about the ECUs. The ECUs are rugged and reliable systems that are trailer-mounted and vehicle-pulled.
FORT JACKSON, S.C.—Soldiers of the 207th
They consist of a generator, power distribution
Regional Support Group spent a weekend of
unit and air conditioning unit. They are able to
training March 26 to 27 on their new Base-X
be used for cooling off your shelter and also to
Expedition Shelters and Environmental Con-
power up all your electrical items and lights.
trol Units, which together the 207th will use as
On Sunday the Soldiers were put to the
a tactical operations center during their annual
test. They accomplished the test by setting
training at Fort McCoy, Wis., in August 2011.
up shelters, tearing them down and packing
They conducted the training during the unit’s battle assembly, inside the drill hall. They were instructed by Andrew Stewart, a retired first
them away within four hours with minimum assistance from the trainer. When asked, the Soldiers stated the Base-
sergeant, U.S. Army, who is now a training
X Shelters was the most effective operation
representative for HDT Engineered Technolo-
center and one of the easiest shelters to set up
gies.
for operations.
Photo by Staff Sgt. Christine Rogers
207 RSG
Andrew Stewart instructs Spc. Robert VanAxen, Staff Sgt. Jesse Thompson and Sgt. Darius Taylor of the 207th Regional Support Group on how to put up a 103 shelter during the unit’s battle assembly March 26 to 27. The 207th will use Base X shelters, along with environmental control units, as a tactical operations center during the unit’s annual training at Fort McCoy, Wis. in August 2011.
They learned that the Base-X Shelters are advanced, lightweight rapid-deploying tactical frame shelters that are easier to move and set up. On Saturday, the Soldiers were instructed on the set up and tear down of the 6D31 domeshaped shelter that has a clear span of 27 feet and the 103 shelter that has span of 9.5 feet. After setting up the shelters and connecting them together, they were ready to install the lights and the ready-fold flooring. The Soldiers
Photo by Staff Sgt. Christine Rogers
207 RSG
Soldiers from the 207th Regional Support Group install air ducts on Environmental Control Units during the 207th RSG’s battle assembly March 26 to 27. The 207th is preparing for annual training.
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207 RSG
Staff Sgt. Glenn Harrison and Spc. Lauren McManus, 207th Regional Support Group, lay down the ready roll flooring in a 103 shelter during the unit’s battle assembly March 26 to 27.
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Girls are the future of Afghanistan interpreters when I walked up to their group. She seemed very interested in the
would run to the front of the group to ensure that she had the best angle for her
little parts of the Soldiers’ lives; like what they
pictures. Dressed in a bright yellow ensemble,
did, how old they were, whether or not they were
her dark curls secured closely to her small head
married.
with a barrette, she was not afraid of anything.
Raishea also gave an impromptu concert. Her
When others hung back from the governor, as
voice was lovely and though I couldn’t under-
to not intrude on the important man, she marched
stand the meaning of her words sung in her na-
right up and snapped a few pictures. Then she
tive Pashto, the beauty of them was undeniable.
proceeded to hop on the man’s lap as she passed
Through an interpreter, Raishea and I talked
her camera off to a willing man so that she could
about her life. She said one day she wanted to be
have her picture snapped. To me, she was so
a good journalist.
much like my own nieces, so much like the little
“That is how I will improve my life and be
girl that I once was. She seemed to have no idea
a witness to peacefulness in Afghanistan,” she
that what she was doing seemed odd to many of
said.
the more traditional Afghans there. In her mind,
Wow!! Not something that I thought about at fourteen. For girls like Raishea though, the
she was every bit as deserving as the men that were running the cameras.
future of their country is a very real issue. Knowing that she cared so much about it was Photo by Sgt. Ginifer Spada
210th MPAD
Raishea, a 14-year-old girl living in war-torn Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan, aspires to be a journalist. Ten years ago under Taliban rule, girls like Raishea received little or no education.
By Sgt. ginifer spada
inspiring. As an Army broadcast journalist deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, I have a great job. I get to travel around the country and tell the story of our Soldiers over here. This day though, the story that I was telling was less of
210th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment
our Soldiers and more of the women of Afghani-
NANGARHAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan–
stan. Women all over the world were celebrating
“Raishea” is a young Afghan girl of about four-
their rights and trying to shed light on the areas
teen. She has a shy smile and a soft voice. She is
that needed work for the 100-year anniversary of
quite like most 14-year-old girls I know. Except
International Women’s Day.
that her reality in Afghanistan’s war-torn Nan-
In eastern Afghanistan, they gathered at the
garhar Province is something that most people
governor’s compound to give speeches, read
can’t fathom. I got the incredible opportunity to
poetry and sing. For a country that only a decade
meet her last month in Jalalabad.
ago faced the harsh hand of the Taliban, these
Here in Afghanistan, leaders have many hard decisions to make and there are many grey areas.
Photo by Sgt. Ginifer Spada
210th MPAD
Sgt. Ginifer Spada, broadcast journalist, 210th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, poses for a snapshot with her future “competition,” a young Afghan girl and budding photographer during a women’s meeting in Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan.
She is right. She is, to me at least, the future of Afghanistan. I met her father later that afternoon. He was
women seemed remarkably like the women I
one of the photographers at the event, which
knew from home.
explained why his little girl was so interested in
I don’t envy them as they plan the best route for
There was another little girl acting older than
their Soldiers. There is one area, for me at least,
her frail body showed. She was very young, six
One day, years from now when I think of
that is not grey – Afghanistan’s women, and in
or seven, about the same age as my niece. She
Afghanistan, I hope that the painful parts will
particular, it’s girls and their education.
spoke no English and didn’t bother to keep close
fade and the memory of the beacons of hope that
track of her parents, but was armed with a well-
I saw that day in early March will be what I re-
worn Sony Cybershot camera.
member. They are the future here. They embody
These young ladies are vital to our success here. By educating them and supporting them in their independence, we are giving Afghanistan the future it deserves. Raishea was talking to female Soldiers and 10
taking pictures.
As the local media and I moved to video or
everything that I think is right with this world,
photograph an interesting speech or group of
whether it is here in Afghanistan or at my own
children, this little girl was right next to us. She
home in the United States.
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NASA holds education summit, supports military families By sgt. elisebet freeburg
Foundation for a Coordinated Ap-
two military children; Maj. (Dr.)
issues affecting military fami-
143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary)
proach to Supporting & Engag-
Eric Flake, the flight commander
lies were discussed, including a
ORLANDO, Fla.—The National
ing Military Children.” Attendees
and chief of developmental be-
lack of continuity in graduation
Aeronautics and Space Admin-
had the opportunity to ask ques-
havioral pediatrics at Keesler Air
requirements from state-to-state,
istration partnered with the U.S.
attendance and special needs.
Department of Education to hold
Key
speakers
were
Charles
a special military education sum-
F. Bolden, the administrator of
mit April 27 to 29 here in Orlan-
NASA; Leland D. Melvin, the
do. The occasion, titled STS-134
associate administrator for edu-
Pre-Launch Education Summit,
cation at NASA; and John Ma-
focused on educational concerns
nahan, special assistant to the
that military families face and pos-
deputy secretary of education.
sible resolutions for those issues.
The event began Wednesday with
About 35 industry experts, edu-
an optional tour of NASA’s Ken-
cators and academicians from
nedy Space Center at nearby Cape
across the States attended the sum-
Canaveral, Fla. The summit was
mit, including superintendents of
scheduled to culminate Friday at
school districts with a high ration of military students and principals from schools on or next to military bases. Participants also comprised several Reserve and Guard servicemembers whose civilian careers are in the education field, including
a special viewing of Space Shuttle Courtesy Photo
Space shuttle Endeavour is illuminated by bright xenon lights on Launch Pad 39A after the rotating service structure (RSS) was moved away. The structure provides weather protection and access to the shuttle while it awaits lift off on the pad. Later in the day, a failure in the heaters on a fuel line for one of Endeavour’s auxiliary power units resulted in a scrubbed first launch attempt for the STS-134 mission. Image credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett April 29, 2011.
a Soldier from the 143d Sustain-
Endeavor’s final launch on its STS134 mission to the International Space Station, but regrettably the liftoff was postponed indefinitely due to a heater circuit failure. The forum was held directly in conjunction with a conference for
ment Command (Expeditionary).
tions of an unusual Department
Force Base, Miss.; and Dr. David
military families. Children were
The summit’s theme was “Meet-
of Education panel, selected for
Splitek, the director of programs
able to observe science demonstra-
ing America’s Commitment to
their ties to the military. The four-
and services of the Military Child
tions, participate in supervised ex-
Military Families: Laying the
person panel was composed of
Education Coalition. Numerous
periments and meet astronauts.
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“One More Crank” 2004 By Heather Engelhart •Engelhart deployed with the Louisiana National Guard in 2003-2004 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. •From the collection “Army Artists Look at the War on Terrorism 2001 to the Present: Afghanistan, Iraq, Kuwait and the United States” •Courtesy of the Army Art Collection, U.S. Army Center of Military History (USACMH) http://www.history.army.mil/books/wot_artwork/ index.html
Soldier on the Street: “How do you think Osama Bin Laden’s death will affect your service in the Army Reserve?”
Name: Spc. Mari Machado Job: paralegal specialist Unit: 143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary)
Name: Sgt. 1st Class Patrick A. Sagon Job: training noncomissioned officer in charge Unit: 912th Human Resources Company
Name: Lt. Col. Todd Lewis Job: chief of planning operations Unit: 143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary)
Name: Randy Knox Job: area facility operations specialist Unit: 81st Regional Support Command (retired Army Reserve command sergeant major )
“This event is going to be a great inspiration for us as Soldiers because all the hard work, perseverance, and dedication finally paid-off. It is great to know that working as a team and with the support of everyone, a goal can be achieved even over a long period of time. I am so proud to wear my uniform!”
“It will have no change to my family or my committment to the Army Reserve.”
“The immediate impact for U.S. citizens with the capture and death of Osama Bin Laden is adjudication for all lives lost on 9/ll. Our U.S. military must remain vigilant in our fight against terrorism.
“There will be enhanced security measures at Reserve centers and installations due to the possibility of retaliation from radical terrorist groups.”
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143d ESC
Shades of Green hosts Month of the Military Child event By sgt. ian morales
The event helped servicemem-
143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary)
bers realize that it not just they
ORLANDO, Fla. - Servicemem-
who make sacrifices, says Matteo
bers and their families were given
Orfanel a School Support Special-
the chance to celebrate the Month
ist for the 143d ESC. It puts into
of the Military Child during a
perspective how the children are
free event Saturday April 2 at the
affected too and that they should
Shades of Green Resort, here in
also be appreciated.
Orlando, Fla. “Parents and children had the op-
Wanting to honor military kids for their sacrifices and courage, in
portunity to share quality time in a
1986 Defense Secretary Casper
fun and safe environment doing ac-
Weinberger designated April as the
tivities that were conducive to their
Month of the Military Child. Since
ages,” said Marta Feliciano, the
then, military installations, orga-
Child and Youth Services Regional
nizations and communities have
Coordinator with the 143d Sustain-
created special events to pay tribute
ment Command (Expeditionary).
to these little military heroes.
“The parents and children were
Showing support on a statewide
able to meet other Army Reserve
scale, Florida Governor Rick Scott
kids and learn about community
signed and dedicated a proclama-
resources (Orange County Health
tion to the Army Reserve children
Department).”
and youth that was read at the event
Photo by Sgt. Ian Morales
by Col. Fred Guzman, Executive
be led by the children and to help
Powers Jr., MD, Commander of
the parents connect with their kids. going on at home while we’re
Pinellas Park, Fla.
deployed, Powers said. But, as we
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watch our families go through the
ence between the National Guard
process of deployment we realize
and us, [Active Duty], in that the
that they are making a big sacrifice
coordination and resources needed
for the country too.
to host an event like this, noted
Shinekqua Baines, a Survivor Outreach Services Support Coordinator for the 143d ESC, reads a story to military children during the Month of the Military Child Event at the Shades of Green Resort in Orlando, Fla. In 1986 Defense Secretary Casper Weinberger designated April as the Month of the Military Child. Since then, military installations, organizations and communities have created special events to pay tribute to these little military heroes.
We don’t always see what is
Army Reserve Medical Command, The event highlighted the differ-
143d ESC
All of the stations were meant to
Officer, 143d ESC and Col. Charles the 7235th Medical Support Unit,
Photo by Sgt. Ian Morales
143d ESC
Col. Fred Guzman, chief executive officer for the 143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), presents a certificate of appreciation to Lilly Connelly, daughter of Capt. Brent Connelly of U.S. Army Forces Command, for her attendance and participation in the Month of the Military Child Event at the Shades of Green Resort in Orlando, Fla. Wanting to honor military kids for their sacrifices and courage, in 1986 Defense Secretary Casper Weinberger designated April as the Month of the Military Child. Since then, military installations, organizations and communities have created special events to pay tribute to these little military heroes.
It’s not just about what a Soldier,
Powers. You have got to be creative
Sailor, or Marine goes through on
to get the families interested in
deployment, it is also about how
attending such an event while at the
the kids get separated from their
same time making it happen at a
parents, Orfanel said. They miss
time and location that is as conve-
their dad and their mom, which in
nient as possible.
itself is a huge sacrifice that can af-
Children that attended were
fect how a child performs at school.
greeted with snacks and drinks
The event was also sponsored by
provided by the resort, but it was
the Orange County Health Depart-
the activity stations that got their
ment who brought informational
attention. From board games, arts
flyers for family members about
and crafts, and face painting to the
local community health programs.
group reading station the children
Some of the programs are focused
all found something that interested
on children’s health and women’s
them and their parents.
health.
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Around the ESC
Photo by 1st Sgt. Tyrone Walker
210th MPAD/143d ESC
U.S. Army Gen. David Petraeus, commander, International Security Assistance Force and commander, U.S. Forces Afghanistan, re-enlists members of the Army Reserve April 23, at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The activities at the event included a reading of the Army Reserve history, remarks by Petraeus, a mass re-enlistment and a cake cutting ceremony. April 23 marks the 103rd birthday of the U.S. Army Reserve.
Photo by Spc. Mindy Thrash
365th CSSB
Sgt. 1st Class Larry Edwards is receiving a dental exam by Dale Vance, doctor of dental medicine, and Mary Thornton, assistant, both from the “CMD-complete mobile dentistry” company out of Minnesota. Edwards is attending the Soldier readiness processing for the 365th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion out of Jackson, Miss.. The 365th CSSB is deploying to Afghanistan at the end of the year, and Soldiers must attend SRP to complete medical screenings, paperwork, immunizations and more before they deploy.
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143d ESC
Col. Gregory Maida, Support Operations Officer, 143d ESC, addresses a crowd of more than 150 which assembled to honor eight awardees of the highest French award for meritorious service May 6 in Celebration, Fla. French Admiral Patrick Martin and Consul Honorary Madame Brigitte Dagot (seated from right to left, first row) presented the awards. The award, equivalent to the United States Medal of Honor, was established in the French military in 1802 by Napoleon Bonaparte.
Around the ESC
Photo by Sgt. Elisebet Freeburg
Photo by Sgt. Ian Morales
143d ESC
Tangela Richardson, the equal opportunity compliance specialist for the 143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), listens to key speakers during the “Department of Defense Forum on Hispanics Serving Our Nation” training conference April 26 in Orlando, Fla. The event is meant to increase awareness and opportunities for the Hispanic demographic in the country to be hired into the federal workforce making for more dynamic group of DoD employees.
143d ESC
Capt. Daniella M. Fitzhugh (middle), from the accounting division of the 143d ESC, attends the April 27 funeral of Army Sgt. 1st Class James Caldwell who was killed in 1950 during the Korean War. Considered missing in action, Caldwell’s remains were returned to the U.S. in the 1990’s and recently identified. Caldwell’s son and daughter (right) were able to lay their father to rest more than 60 years after his death. Fitzhugh served as the casualty notification officer for the Caldwell family.
Photo by Spc. Mindy Thrash
365th CSSB
Jessica Jones from the Integrity Nursing company in Alabama draws blood from Staff Sgt. Steven Gentry for a human immunodeficiency virus test April 14 during Soldier readiness processing for the 365th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion out of Jackson, Miss. Gentry is from the 824th Transportation Company in Morehead City, N.C., and is attending SRP with the 365th CSSB which will be deploying to Afghanistan at the end of this year. Soldiers must attend SRP to complete medical screenings, paperwork, immunizations and more before deploying. Photo by Sgt. Luis Delgadillo
204th PAD
Staff Sgt. Joy Dulen aims and prepares to throw a grenade during a grenade range at the Regional Training Center East in Fort Dix, N.J. Dulen, a broadcast journalist for the 204th Public Affairs Detachment from Orlando, Fla., is preparing for a deployment to Kuwait.
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Around the ESC ATTENTION Greetings Soldiers and family members: My name is Matteo Orfanel, the school support specialist for the 143d ESC. A study conducted by the Military Child Education
unit photos wanted Seeking photos of Soldiers from your unit performing operational duties and basic soldiering skills. Include a basic caption with names, ranks, place, date and a short description of what is happening in the photo. Send photos and/or any questions you may have to john.adams16@usar.army.mil
Coalition showed that by the time a military child graduates from high school he or she will have transferred three different school on average and may have attended Photo by Sgt. Elisebet Freeburg
143d ESC
2nd Lt. Lisa Rousseau, Sgt. Myron Brown, and Sgt. 1st Class Robert Merchant, all from the 912th Human Resources Company, participated May 14 in the first annual Operation Giveback Wounded Warrior Run/Walk/Roll. More than 900 participants of wounded warriors raced in the event, which raised money to benefit wounded warriors.
up to nine different schools. Due to this prevalent transiency unique to military family life, military children face hardship and uncertainty, especially in areas relating to their educational success. I am here to address and develop solutions facing military childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lack of educational resources and assistance in reducing the burden of transitioning between schools. Please feel free to contact me for any questions or needs you may have. Cordially, Matteo A. Orfanel Army Reserve Child, Youth & School Services School Support
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May is Asian Pacific Heritage Month
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Majors Richard Harvey and Timothy Hughes, 143d ESC Force Programs Manager and Operations Officer, respectively, receive honors during their farewell luncheon April in Orlando, Fla. Both officers will permanent change of station to future assignments with the next few weeks.
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Photo by Sgt. Ian Morales
143d ESC
Edwin R. Marrero, the staff operations and training officer for the 143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), speaks to colleagues and attendees about serving in the U.S. Army Reserve and working as a Department of Defense civilian at the “Department of Defense Forum on Hispanics Serving Our Nation” training conference April 26 in Orlando, Fla. The event is meant to increase awareness and opportunities for the Hispanic demographic in the country to be hired into the federal workforce making for more dynamic group of DoD employees. Photo by Maj. John Adams
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Maj. Gen. Keith L. Thurgood, Deputy Commander, U.S. Army Reserve, receives a briefing and tour of the new Cape Coral Lee County Outpatient Veterans Affairs Clinic from Mr. Dhawan, Ajay, Associate Chief, Southern Clinics, Department of Veterans Affairs April 30.
Photo by Sgt. Elisebet Freeburg
143d ESC
Newly commissioned 2nd Lt. Jeffrey Blackman of Apopka, Fla., was presented his rank May 6 by Col. Edwin Marrero, staff operations and training officer of the 143d Sustainment Command (Expedtionary). Blackman served for eight years as an enlisted Soldier and was commissioned from staff sergeant. Photo by Sgt. Elisebet Freeburg
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Staff Sgt. William Castillo, originally from Medellin, Columbia, and raised in Jackson Heights, N.Y., walks across the finish line May 14 in Orlando, Fla., with Command Sgt. Maj. Michael D. Schultz, command sergeant major, U.S. Army Reserve, during the first annual Operation Giveback Wounded Warrior Run/Walk/Roll. More than 900 participants raced in the event that benefited wounded warriors.
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